PhD Candidate: Operando X-ray Electrocatalysis

University of Liverpool; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social Security coverage

Training opportunities

Secondment opportunities

Job summary

The University of Liverpool invites applications for a Doctoral Network PhD position in Condensed Matter Physics. The project combines X-ray characterisation with in-situ electrochemical and Raman spectroscopy on metal/oxide electrocatalytic systems, to link intermediates to activity and stability under varied pH and ion conditions.

You will develop operando setups, work in an international team, and enroll in a PhD program, with opportunities for international secondments and training under

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or related field.
• Experience in electrochemical experiments and materials characterization.
• Excellent English oral and written communication.
• Ability to work in an international, multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of X-ray diffraction or spectroscopy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-situ/operando SXRD and spectroscopic setups.
• Study surface stability and degradation of electrodes under operando conditions.
• Correlate intermediates and surface functionalisation with activity and stability.
• Collaborate within an international, multidisciplinary team.

Skills

English (oral & written)

Electrochemistry

Materials science

Experimental electrochemistry

Electrochemical technologies

Programming basics

Education

Master’s degree in Physics / Materials Science / Electrochemistry / Chemistry

Tools

X-ray diffraction

Raman spectroscopy

Electrochemical workstation

Spectroscopy equipment

Job description

The University of Liverpool invites applications for a Doctoral Network PhD position in Condensed Matter Physics. The project combines X-ray characterisation with in-situ electrochemical and Raman spectroscopy on metal/oxide electrocatalytic systems, to link intermediates to activity and stability under varied pH and ion conditions.

You will develop operando setups, work in an international team, and enroll in a PhD program, with opportunities for international secondments and training under